Dyslexia in the Workplace

These training days are designed for professionals already working in the field of dyslexia who wish to gain further understanding about how to assess and support individuals with dyslexia at work.

Topics covered include:

• Identification and assessment
• Disclosing dyslexia to an employer
• Reasonable adjustments
• Interventions to provide support at various levels from the individual up to the whole organisation
• Effective IT support
• Funding and Access to Work
• Cultures and trends at work which impact particularly on those with dyslexia
• The Equality Act and its implications

Case studies will be presented to illustrate all of the above.

Dyslexia in the Workplace Download Application Form  2012

Adult Diagnostic Assessment with a focus on Higher Education

These training days are designed for the specialist teacher or psychologist wishing to follow the current Government guidelines on assessment. They offer an opportunity to explore key aspects of adult assessment and to update knowledge of tests and assessment tools.

Topics covered include:

• Understanding the different diagnostic labels
• The responsibilities of assessment
• Recommended tests
• Interpreting different patterns of scores
• Writing effective and clear reports
• Making comprehensive and practicable recommendations.

Adult Diagnostic  Assessment SpLDs  Download Application Form  2012

Exploring Dyspraxia & AD(H)D

The workshop is designed for both SpLD assessors and specialist tutors and the day will focus on how to identify dyspraxia and how to support students with these difficulties. Part of the day will also explore the issues surrounding AD(H)D.

Topics covered include:

• What is Dyspraxia?
• Identification & assessment of Dyspraxia
• Manifestation & impact of Dyspraxia
• Intervention & strategies
• Overview of AD(H)D & attention difficulties in SpLD’s
• Discussion of case studies & difficult issues

Dyspraxia & ADHD  Download Application  Form 2012

The training days take place at intervals throughout the year in Central London & Central Manchester.

Further information and application forms from: info@workingwithdyslexia.com

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